As of April 20, 2016, a new ATEX directive 2014/34/EU is in force. Apex Dynamics has had its entire portfolio ATEX certified according to the new directive 2014/34/EU and is available immediately. The ATEX certificate and associated letter of certification body SIRA are here to download.
What are the ATEX regulations about?
In environments with an explosive or flammable atmosphere (gases, vapours or dust), ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosibles) approved products must be used. Examples of such environments are printing plants, food production, wood or other organic processing, car spray booths and, last but not least, the petrochemical industry. 
The two standards, ATEX 95 (94/9/EC) and ATEX 137 (99/92/EC), deal with the equipment used and the safety of users respectively. The latest version of this directive (2014/34/EU) was published by the European Parliament in March 2015 and is mandatory throughout the EU from 20 April 2016.
Apex Dynamics high precision delays can be ATEX labelled upon request, but what does this label say and what does it mean?
- II 2 GD : Product complies with ATEX Class Group II Category 2 for Gas and dust. (Dust)
- T6 : Temperature class 6 = Temperature range up to 85 degrees Celsius
- SIRA 14XT329 : Certification body SIRA / File number 14XT329
Reducers for every environment
For Apex Dynamics it is essential that we offer our customers a complete product range. This does not only apply to the most diverse specifications but also to an offer that is tailored to the final application or environment. For example, our stainless steel reducers are often the best choice in the food industry and meeting this guideline is a nice addition to that. Running faster here means that our offer matches the customer's wishes as well as possible.
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